More than 500 competitors expected to line up for Bamburgh duathlon

The sand dunes and grasses around the castle – as well as the country roads around about – provide the tough but scenic racing conditions for this weekend’s Bamburgh duathlon.
By Jon Tait
Published 12th Apr 2024, 11:25 BST
Action from the 2023 event in Bamburgh.Action from the 2023 event in Bamburgh.
Action from the 2023 event in Bamburgh.

Competitors in the standard distance race organised by Wild Deer Events trail run for 10k, spend 40k in the saddle on a bike and then finish with another 5km of trail running.

There is also a sprint distance course which involves 5km of trail running, 20 km road cycling then another 2.5km trail run to the line.

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Andrew Bell of Elswick Harriers won the standard race last year in a time of 1.10.58 from a field of 68 entrants. Claire Harlow of North Shields Polytechnic club was the first female back in fifth overall with a time of 1.17.22.

“This year we will have a Sprint and Standard Duathlon as well as a 50k,100k and 100-mile cycle sportive. We currently have over 550 entries in total which will likely increase to over 600 before the event,” said operations director Sarah Brown.

The duathlon takes place on Sunday (14th April) and starts at 9am.

“The events are testing but we believe they are made easier by the stunning views,” said Sarah.

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